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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 500.58 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 500.58 and 230.10 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 500.58 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/500.58 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 500.58 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 115,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,183.46/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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